River surge floods parts of Delaware City

A river surge has caused parts of Delaware City to flood, resulting in six water rescues since 5 a.m.

A river surge has caused parts of Delaware City to flood, resulting in six water rescues since 5 a.m.

Emergency personnel from the Odessa Fire Company, Port Penn, Middletown, Delaware City, Minquas of Newport, and New Castle County Swift Water team have been responding the the waterside town since the flooding began this morning.

Ken Getty, of the Odessa Fire Company, said that there are plans to evacuate Bay View Beach due to the surge from the river.